Phoenix funded police oversight. What will that mean? Will it ever 'defund the police'?

The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer who
knelt on his neck for nearly 9 minutes has brought police practices
and accountability to the forefront of American discourse. In
cities across the nation, protesters have taken to the
streets, demanding justice and change. Phoenix is no different.
This week The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast, is
examining two solutions proposed to address police brutality,
profiling and other practices being scrutinized as unjust. These
include civilian oversight and "defunding the police."
Related: Every 5 days, an Arizona officer shoots someone, a
Republic analysis finds In June, the Phoenix City Council
approved spending $3 million of its $1.3 billion budget for a new
Office of Accountability and Transparency that will focus on police
oversight. Hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ronald J. Hansen
explore the function of the new office with reporters Jessica Boehm
and Uriel Garcia.  Plus, an explanation on what "defunding the
police" means and how likely the proposal is to pass muster among
Phoenix constituents and city council members.  Read more:
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Police officers are rarely prosecuted or convicted in Arizona. Here
are some of the hurdles Phoenix protesters demand more police
oversight from City Council Sheriff: Hispanic, black drivers more
likely to be held longer in traffic stops than white drivers
Phoenix approves budget with fully-funded police civilian oversight
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